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Why you want to attend the program. Please mention the program by name and specifics about the program that appeal to you, whether that is curriculum, faculty, or career outcomes.  \n2. Your professional goals. Share what you have done in your career or education so far and your future goals. Express how the program will help you achieve your career goals.  \n3. Why you are a good candidate for the program. Please share why the admission committee should consider you, such as your drive to complete the program, work or class performance, your current experience in the field, strengths, and any other reasons.  \n4. If your GPA is lower than 3.0, please address this in your personal statement. Talk about what was going on at the time, how you have changed as a student, and your strategies for maintaining a 3.0 GPA in your graduate degree.  \n5. Add anything else you want to share about who you are! Help the admissions committee get to know you.  \nPersonal Statement Template  \nPersonal Statement  \n[Your full name][Date]  \n[Graduate Business Program name] Admissions Committee [University Name][City, State]  \nDear Admission Committee, [Introduction]  \nAs part of my application for the [Program Name], I would like to express my interest and dedication to pursuing the program. Provide additional details that summarize the statement prompts, no more than 1-3 sentences.  \nWhy I want to Attend the Program  \nIn one paragraph, mention the program by name and specifics about the program that appeal to you, such as curriculum, faculty, or career outcomes.  \nMy Professional Goals  \nIn one paragraph, share what you have done in your career or education so farand your future goals. Express how the program will help you achieve your career goals.  \nWhy I am a Strong Candidate for the Program  \nIn one or more paragraphs, share why the admission committee should consider you. This can include your drive to complete the program, work or class performance, your current experience in the field, strengths, and any other reasons.  \nGPA or Difficulties and How I Have Overcome Them  \nIf your GPA is lower than 3.0, please address this in this section. Talk about what was going on atthe time, how you have changed as a student, and your strategies for maintaining a 3.0 GPA in your graduate degree.  \nIf your GPA is above 3.0, you can leave this section out.  \nConclusion  \nIn one final paragraph, you can add additional information about who you are or anything interesting you want to share. Additionally, reinforce why you are a good candidate for the program and reinforce your interest. Thank the admission committee for their review of your application, and express your interest to hear from them soon.  \n[Signature]  \nExample of a Personal Statement from Past Applicant  \nTo the Admissions Committee:  \nI am writing to express my strong interest in rejoining your program to successfully complete the Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) With a solid foundation in construction project management and a deep under","cbCaim0SKq0Fm60b","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim0SKq0Fm60b","pdf",113536,"English","# How to Get Started\n# Style of Letter\n# Personal Statement Prompts\n## 1. Program motivation\n## 2. Professional goals\n## 3. Why you are a strong candidate\n## 4. GPA or difficulties\n## 5. 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